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NICOLE THEODORE, ESQ.

Founding + Managing Partner

Attorney Nicole Page Theodore conceptualized and created The Theodore Firm in 2019, after having spent 7 years working as an associate attorney at large national firm in Atlanta. She has always had a passion for law, entrepreneurship, sports, and the arts, and creating The Theodore Firm allowed her to share that passion while in service to her clients. Since starting the Firm, Attorney Theodore has been blessed with the opportunity to represent numerous talented athletes, actors, artists, musicians, producers and several production companies in helping them to achieve their dreams of success. She has also successfully negotiated deals for her clients with various high level networks and distributors, such as Netflix, HBO/Max, OWN, Warner Music Group, NBCUniversal and others. She has over a decade of experience practicing law as well as negotiating and leveraging high net worth contracts. Additionally, Attorney Theodore has assisted many businesses, from solo-preneurs to large-scale operations, build a strong legal foundation and set themselves up for long-term success.

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EDUCATION 
  • Florida State University, B.S., International Affairs

  • Atlanta's John Marshall Law School, Juris Doctor

ADMISSIONS

GEORGIA

  • Georgia Supreme Court

  • Georgia Court of Appeals

  • Georgia Superior Court

  • U.S. District Court - Northern District of Georgia

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TENNESSEE

  • Tennessee Supreme Court

AFFILIATIONS & RECOGNITIONS
  • Lawyer's Club of Atlanta

  • Georgia SuperLawyers Rising Star 2019, 2021, 2022

  • Black Entertainment & Sports Lawyers Association 

  • American Bar Assocation

  • The Sports Lawyers Association

  • Athletes for a Better World (501c3)

  • Diverse Representation

ERIZA
JONES,
ESQ.

Of Counsel, IP Specialist

Attorney Eriza ("EJ") Jones is the resident intellectual property specialist at The Theodore Firm, handling copyright and trademark issues in the U.S. for clients across a spectrum of industries. Her main focus is helping clients to build unique and protectable brands, that will help set them apart from the competition. Her experience in all things IP related helps give our clients the reassurance that their brand is secure and protected. Her dedication to IP rights and client satisfaction are key components to making sure clients logos, slogans and brand names are solidly secure for years to come. Attorney Jones is also the creator of "Referee Whistle Official", a monthly, invitation-only live brand-building event for entertainers, entrepreneurs and creatives. 

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EJ is originally a native of Detroit, Michigan, and loves all things involving step aerobics, good wine, adventure and family. 

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EDUCATION 
  • Kaplan University, B.S., Paralegal Studies

  • Thomas M. Cooley Law School (Michigan), Juris Doctor

ADMISSIONS
EXPERIENCE
  • Law Clerk, Sheldon L. Kay & Associates (2011)

  • Sports & Entertainment Law Society President (2011-2012)

  • Director of Business & Legal Affairs, The Howard Agency (2013)

  • Founding/Managing Partner, EJLee Law Practice (2013 - Present)

GEORGIA

  • State Bar of Georgia

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